The furrowed wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys areolata) is a species of turtle belonging to the genus Rhinoclemmys of the family Geoemydidae found in the Yucatán Peninsula and adjacent regions of Central America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Furrowed Wood Turtle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhinoclemmys melanosterna
- Rhinoclemmys annulata
- Rhinoclemmys punctularia
- Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima
- Terrapene yucatana
- Terrapene mexicana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Geoemydidae
- Genus
- Rhinoclemmys
- Species
- Rhinoclemmys areolata
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